Six died, five injured in road accident in Almaty region

TALDYKORGAN. KAZINFORM 6 people died as a result of a road accident which occurred in Almaty region August 16.

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As the regional internal affairs department reports, the accident took place near the village of Shengeldy on the 112 km of the Almaty-Oskemen highway. Six people died as a result of collision of Mersedes Benz and Opel Zafira cars. Five more are reported to be hospitalized with various injuries to the nearest hospital. A criminal investigation has been launched.